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Publication Date: 2018
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Undergraduate Social Work Students' Perceptions of a Team-Based Learning Approach to Exploring Adult Development
Watkins, Karen; Forge, Nicholas; Lewinson, Terri; Garner, Brittany; Carter, Larance D.; Greenwald, Lindsay
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v38 n2 p214-234 2018
Social work educators are challenged to adopt innovative instructional methods and pedagogies to prepare students to meet the contemporary needs of diverse client populations. A team-based learning (TBL) approach is a pedagogical strategy that utilizes cooperative and collaborative learning principles to inspire academic, professional, and interpersonal growth for students. This study explores perspectives of 93 undergraduate social work students regarding the benefits and challenges of using a TBL approach to research adult development. Despite identifying several benefits of this method, including in-depth learning and enhanced relationships, students also experienced significant challenges to working in teams.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Social Work, Cooperative Learning, Adult Development, Educational Benefits, Teamwork, Accountability, Interpersonal Competence, Friendship, Time Management, Trust (Psychology), Communication Skills, Group Dynamics, Skill Development, Online Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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